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French elect mayors in key cities including Paris

'They beat us with whips': Sudan RSF detainees tell of horrors in El-Fasher

Australia's Hannah Green wins historic third tournament in a row

China's premier vows to expand global 'trade pie': state media

Belgium commemorates Brussels attacks 10 years on

Sri Lanka raises fuel prices by 25 percent as war bites

Rights groups fear use of arrest to stifle free speech in Pakistan

Iranian missiles sow panic, destruction in Israeli towns

Damaged Russian tanker to be towed to Libya: state-owned company

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40, LeBron breaks NBA appearance record

Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout in a week

Berlusconi: Italy's scandal-plagued 'knight'

Silvio Berlusconi's bid for Italy's presidency was always a long shot, an audacious last throw of the dice by the scandal-plagued former premier who has dominated public life for decades.

Man City held by Southampton, Rashford lifts Man Utd into fourth

Aymeric Laporte spared Manchester City's blushes as the Premier League leaders were held to a 1-1 draw at Southampton, while Manchester United moved into fourth place after Marcus Rashford's last-gasp goal sealed a 1-0 win against West Ham on Saturday.

Vermeulen opens Ulster account, leaving Clermont staring at Champions Cup abyss

South African Rugby World Cup winner Duane Vermeulen scored his first Ulster try as the Irish province left Clermont at risk of missing out on the European Champions Cup last 16 with a 34-31 win on Saturday.

Blow for Sevilla title bid as Celta snatch point

Sevilla were unable to complete a dramatic comeback against Celta Vigo on Saturday as another stumble gave Real Madrid the chance to move six points clear at the top of La Liga.

Russian, UK defence ministers to meet over Ukraine

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has accepted an invitation to meet British counterpart Ben Wallace over the Ukraine crisis, a senior UK defence source said Saturday, as fears grow of an imminent invasion.

Dortmund bounce back with 'flattering' Hoffenheim win

Erling Haaland put Borussia Dortmund on their way to a rollercoaster 3-2 win over Hoffenheim on Saturday to keep his side's Bundesliga title hopes alive.

Laporte rescues Man City in Southampton draw

Manchester City's 12-game winning run in the Premier League came to an end as Aymeric Laporte rescued a 1-1 draw against Southampton on Saturday.

Dzeko strikes late to save Inter against Venezia

Edin Dzeko made sure that Inter Milan would hold off their Serie A title rivals on Saturday with a last-gasp strike which gave the league leaders a 2-1 win over Venezia.

Berlusconi pulls out of Italian presidential race

Billionaire former premier Silvio Berlusconi announced Saturday he will not run for Italy's presidency, ending his improbable candidacy two days before voting begins in parliament.

Japan's Mihara wins second gold, US 1-2 in pairs at Four Continents

Japan's Mai Mihara put her bitterness at missing out on a spot in the Winter Olympics behind her by winning gold for the second time in the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships on Saturday, as the United States enjoyed a one-two in the pairs event.

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